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Old 07-24-2005, 07:16 AM   #7
Italian LX
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Re: Conv Top Replacement

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Originally Posted by Wicked
Is the cloth more durable?

The only had 2 durability problems so far with my top. 1) The staples that I have found that obviously worked out of the tackbar. 2) The B pillar leading edge where the top creases and rubs the molding as its raised and lowered.

Is a cloth top better about number 2?
Yeah, the cloth top is more pliable and therefore doesn't leave bad crease marks and eventually crack as vinyl does.

You can give Paul a call and see if he'll let you check out my old top. It should be still on his SVO project car.
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